Pujitha Vallabhaneni

Incidence and determinants of acute kidney injury in hospitalised children with nephrotic syndrome: A prospective observational study

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and clinically important complication in children with nephrotic syndrome (NS), contributing to increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalisation and risk of progression to chronic kidney disease. Data on the incidence and determinants of AKI in paediatric NS, particularly from...

Prevalence, risk factors, and the screening value of basal cortisol for adrenal insufficiency after corticosteroid therapy in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis versus dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for body composition assessment in children with chronic kidney disease

BIA shows a strong to very strong correlation with DXA but poor concordance for every body composition and bone parameter in paediatric CKD stages 3–5, with clinically unacceptable limits of agreement.